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Sonny Gray Shows Ace-Level Form in Dominant Win Over Tigers at Busch Stadium
Sonny Gray Shows Ace-Level Form in Dominant Win Over Tigers at Busch Stadium ST. LOUIS — For the St. Louis Cardinals, 2024 has been a season of recalibration and reinvention. After an underwhelming 2023, the front office sought to bolster its rotation with a true frontline starter—an ace capable of stabilizing the pitching staff and setting the tone for a postseason push. They found that in veteran right-hander Sonny Gray, inking him to a lucrative deal with hopes that his savvy, experience, and elite off-speed arsenal could anchor the team. But for Gray to truly live up to the billing of an ace, he knew he’d need more than just a wicked sweeper and a devastating curveball. He needed his fastball—his “straight stuff”—to play up and complement the rest of his repertoire.
By kb daily9 months ago in Unbalanced
Diamondbacks Hold 7-3 Lead Over Dodgers Through Six Innings Despite Late Surge by Betts and Ohtani
Diamondbacks Hold 7-3 Lead Over Dodgers Through Six Innings Despite Late Surge by Betts and Ohtani LOS ANGELES — On a warm evening at Dodger Stadium, the Arizona Diamondbacks delivered an early offensive explosion against the Los Angeles Dodgers, taking a commanding 7-0 lead by the fifth inning. But in the sixth, the home team showed signs of life, energizing the crowd with solo home runs from superstar hitters Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani, trimming the deficit to 7-3.
By kb daily9 months ago in Unbalanced
Seattle Storm Silence Dallas Wings Comeback: Nneka Ogwumike Dominates, Skylar Diggins Shines!
🔥 ARLINGTON, Texas — Monday night at the College Park Center was a rollercoaster of intensity, athleticism, and clutch performances. In just their second game of the WNBA season, the Seattle Storm (1-1) showed why they’re one of the league’s most dangerous squads when firing on all cylinders.
By kb daily9 months ago in Unbalanced
Dodgers Lineup vs Diamondbacks: Teoscar Hernández Returns, Andy Pages Out
As the Los Angeles Dodgers gear up to face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a pivotal early-season matchup, the focus isn’t just on the standings—it’s on the lineup. The Dodgers have announced a notable change: Teoscar Hernández is back in the starting lineup, while Andy Pages is getting a breather. While this may sound like a routine move in a long 162-game season, this decision carries strategic weight as the Dodgers continue to fine-tune their roster and maintain momentum in a highly competitive National League West.
By kb daily9 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Golfers are Back in the Swing
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti The golf season is under way and before John Jay took on Yorktown at Waccabuc Country Club on Thursday April 24, Coach Artie Blank praised the even keel of his team. “They don’t get too high and don’t get too low,” he said, and that correlates to the roll the team is on.
By Rich Monetti9 months ago in Unbalanced
My Thoughts About the Latest Decision from Major League Baseball
I was scrolling through my phone and thought that the story I ran into was fake. However, after looking into it, sadly, it was true. It was announced by Commissioner Rob Manfred that Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson's lifetime bans from baseball have officially been lifted. This means that both are eligible to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Rose had been banned from baseball since 1989 for betting on baseball. Meanwhile, Jackson and seven others were accused of giving away the 1919 World Series.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 9 months ago in Unbalanced
Discover the Olympic High Jump Training Methods That Top Athletes in Pickering Use!
Why is the High Jump So Unique? In the high jump, athletes sprint down a runway, then leap over a bar that gets higher with each round. It sounds simple, but every jump takes precision. You need the right speed, the right strength, and the right form. It's not just about how high you can jump; it’s about jumping efficiently.
By jhon9 months ago in Unbalanced
Pete Rose, ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson Among Players Reinstated by MLB: A New Chapter in Baseball History
In a landmark decision that’s sending shockwaves through the world of sports, Major League Baseball (MLB) has reinstated several players previously banned for life, including two of the most controversial and debated figures in baseball history: Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. This unprecedented move comes after decades of debate, legal appeals, shifting cultural attitudes, and mounting pressure from fans and analysts who believed these legends had paid their dues.
By kb daily9 months ago in Unbalanced
From Worst to First: A Look at the 1991 Minnesota Twins
When I wrote my "What Went Wrong" story about the Minnesota Wild, I mentioned that the entire state is immensely jinxed in pro sports. Since the old Minneapolis Lakers dominated in the 1950s, it's been hell for the entire state. The Lakers moved to LA and added a dozen more championships, but Minnesota would get a new NBA team, the Timberwolves, who have been immensely snakebit, but that could change. Minnesota also had two NHL franchises who were hard luck, but at least the old North Stars had close calls. The same cannot be said for the Wild, and similar to the old Lakers, the North Stars had to relocate to finally win the big one. And don't get me started on the Vikings. Made four of the first 11 Super Bowls, but lost them all, and it's been almost five decades since they've played in the big game.
By Clyde E. Dawkins9 months ago in Unbalanced
No Tatum, No Hope: Celtics Collapse as Knicks Take Control
The Boston Celtics began their playoff journey this year with hopes of lifting the championship trophy. The team was stacked with elite talent, including their superstar forward, Jayson Tatum. Tatum was playing some of the best basketball of his career, and the Celtics were firing on all cylinders.
By AlaTrend9 months ago in Unbalanced
